The Cantilevered Gate is a retractable conveyor belt that retracts into its floor supports and stops the line if someone needs to pass. This reduces the necessary clearance height for overhead empty carton conveyors in picking modules while improving ergonomics. No special hardware is required to add the Cantilevered Gate to a conveyor system. The gate is available in gravity-wheel or powered roller-bed styles, with speeds from 90 fpm to 330 fpm. Dual- and triple-wide configurations are also available.

Siemens Dematic, www.usa.siemens.com, 616-913-7287

InfoChain Express from Avery Dennison helps shippers ensure that offshore vendors generate manifests before goods leave the factory floor. The software connects partners in a supply chain, enabling them to access and exchange data in real time without the need for electronic data interchange (EDI) capability. Users can transmit and receive purchase orders, print price tickets and labels, and generate and transmit advance shipping notices.

Avery Dennison, www.averydennison.com, 508-879-0511

"Throughput Models for Carousels and Vertical Lift Modules" software can help determine how to maximize utilization of warehouse space and personnel with automated storage and retrieval systems. Users answer a series of questions, then view the number of units, floor space, and man-hours required to effectively run their facilities. The program can address questions concerning the entire facility or focus on specific work areas and zones. This software is free for downloading or can be purchased on CD-ROM.

Material Handling Industry of America, www.mhia.org, 1-800-345-1815

Tharo Systems PA1000tZ printer/applicator accessory for the Zebra Z4M thermal/thermal transfer bar-code label printer turns those printers into easy-to-use print-and-apply systems. The compact printer/applicator can apply up to 58 labels per minute, deending on label size and height of product. LED screens provide visual signals of operating status and error conditions. The unit comes with a hand-cranked, height-adjustable T-base stand and one tamp pad.

Tharo Systems, www.tharo.com, 800-878-6833

Linde Lift Truck Corporation's 5,000-lb. capacity 39x Hydrostatic Drive Truck (H25D/T) is designed to increase operator safety and comfort while reducing maintenance and fuel costs. All instruments and controls are located to the operator's immediate right, and the truck features an adjustable armrest and fingertip-actuated hydraulic control levers. New hydrostatic wheel motors, fuel-efficient cam engines manufactured by VW/Audi, and a reduction in truck curb weights improve fuel economy. The H25D/T has an extended maintenance interval of 1,000 hours (previously 500). High-density neoprene surfaces at shock points further reduce maintenance needs.

Linde Lift Truck Corporation, www.lindelifttruck.com, 843-875-8000

The EasyCoder PM4i is a "smart" bar-code label and tag printer. This all-metal printer houses fully integrated Ethernet network connectivity, Kevlar belts, and Compact Flash memory technology. The PM4i printer can operate with or without a computer and can control other industrial/computer devices such as scanners and other printers. Acting as a programmable logic controller (PLC), the PM4i can run production line devices and processes.

Intermec Technologies Corporation, www.intermec.com, 1-800-347-2636

With its 180-degree swing-reach mast and AC drive control, the EFXac lift truck is designed for narrow aisles and confined spaces. The rotating mast can pick up and retrieve items from either side of an aisle. The unit can handle loads from 2,200 to 2,750 pounds. For more efficient storage and retrieval, side shifting and rotation can be performed simultaneously. The AC motor, gears, and multiple disc brakes are enclosed and maintenance-free. The EFXac is available with a two-stage or three-stage mast.

Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corporation, www.jungheinrich.com, 888-333-2644

Hytrol introduces two new conveyors designed to streamline the accumulation of cartons and boxes. The 190-ACC and 138-ACC allow a minimum of 2-percent back pressure, and come equipped with easy fingertip snub-roller adjustment. Both are reversible, and their basic design allows for quick adjustments to accommodate changes in unit loads.

Hytrol Conveyor Company, Inc., www.hytrol.com, 870-974-5642

Schneider Packaging Equipment, in partnership with paper-industry specialist AAntec, has introduced two new, entry-level case packers that have been designed for end-of the line applications in the paper industry. The basic case packers can accommodate cartons measuring up to 30" x 21" x 24" and are available in both horizontal and vertical models. The vertical KDF magazine model offers a maximum packing speed of four cases per minute, while the horizontal KDF magazine version is capable of packing up to seven cases per minute. Both versions come fully equipped with an integrated infeed conveyor that is ready to install on any production line with minimal integration work required. With pricing starting at $75,000, both models are priced to appeal to small and medium-sized companies.

AAntec, www.aantec.com, 920-830-9723

McLeod Software has added document design capability to its LoadMaster Version 7 software. Users can create unique documents or choose from 50 templates, including cost analysis reports, invoices, and tax forms. Reports can be arranged and viewed by company, customer, or load, and the data can be displayed textually or graphically.

McLeod Software, www.mcleodsoftware.com, 877-362-5363